Boworadet

Prince Boworadej (Thai: พระวรวงศ์เธอ พระองค์เจ้าบวรเดช; RTGS: Phra Chao Borommawong Thoe Pra Ong Chao Boworadet; 2 April 1877 – 16 November 1953) was a Thai attempted-coup leader, government official, General, and royalty. After defeat in the 1933 rebellion, he sought asylum in Cambodia where he lived until 1948 when he returned to Thailand and died in 1953.

Boworadej Kridakorn
Prince of Siam
General Prince Boworadej, leader of National Salvation Group
Minister of Defence
In office1 April 1928 – 19 June 1931
PredecessorParibatra Sukhumbandhu
SuccessorVudhijaya Chalermlabha
MonarchPrajadhipok
BornMom Chao Boworadej Kridakorn
(1877-04-02)2 April 1877
Bangkok, Siam
Died16 November 1953(1953-11-16) (aged 76)
Bangkok, Thailand
HouseKritakara (Chakri dynasty)
FatherNares Varariddhi
Military service
AllegianceKingdom of Siam
Service/branchRoyal Siamese Army
Years of service1900–1948
RankGeneral
Commands heldRoyal Siamese Army
(Chief of Staff, 1926)
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